If you a signed up for Tyler Perry's emails, then you already know this. However, if you are not on his email list, he just sent out an email today about his new film, A Fall From Grace, which will be on Netflix.

​As the Olympic year approaches, Atlanta Track Club Elite announced Friday that it has added a middle distance star and a marathon standout to its team of Olympic hopeful athletes.Recent Georgia Tech graduate Avery Bartlett will begin his professional career in Atlanta starting with the 2020 indoor track and field season. Bartlett is the 2018 ACC Champion in the 800m. He holds the second fastest 800m and 1500m times in school history. His 1:47.54 set in 2019 trails only Atlanta Track Club Elite teammate Brandon Lasater (1:47.38, 2015) on the Yellow Jacket all-time list.Bartlett was born in Atlanta but grew up in Tallahassee, Florida. He returned to Atlanta to study at Georgia Tech, the school from which both his parents, his grandfather and great grandfather all graduated.

​“This city has always meant a lot to me. I see putting on an Atlanta Track Club singlet as my way to fully contribute to the city's success,” said Bartlett. “Atlanta Track Club gives me the opportunity to train with some of the best and put my limits to the test.”

​Bartlett joins a talented group of middle distance men in Atlanta which includes Lasater and Abraham Alvarado, the 1,000m runner up at the 2019 USATF Indoor Track & Field Championships.With just 11 weeks until Atlanta hosts the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon, veteran marathon star Maegan Krifchin has returned to Atlanta to train with Atlanta Track Club Elite. Krifchin, who placed 7th in the 2016 Trials, comes to Atlanta after training in Washington D.C. She previously ran with the Club in 2017. The Long Island, New York native and Syracuse University alum holds a personal best of 2:32:47 in the marathon and 1:09:51 in the half marathon.

“I came to Atlanta Track Club to be part of a community where I can support others and they can support me,” said Krifchin. “I thrive in this kind of environment and I am excited to see what we can do together.”

​Krifchin is one of eight Atlanta Track Club athletes qualified for the Trials which will be held on February 29. Bridget Belyeu, Laurie Knowles, Lacey Krout, Morgan VanGorder, Wilkerson Given and Matt McDonald are also qualified for the race.

​“Avery and Maegan each bring new talent, experience and personality to Atlanta Track Club Elite,” said Coach Amy Begley. “We look forward to seeing Avery compete with the nation’s best this season and to have Maegan join the hometown team competing for a spot in Tokyo.”

​Founded in 2015, Atlanta Track Club Elite is sponsored by Mizuno USA and coached by Amy and Andrew Begley.

​About Atlanta Track Club

Atlanta Track Club is a nonprofit committed to creating an active and healthy Atlanta. Through running and walking, Atlanta Track Club motivates, inspires and engages the community to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

​Run/Walks to be held on four different sections of the Atlanta BeltLine

Runners, walkers, rollers and strollers will have a weekly opportunity to exercise and socialize on the Atlanta BeltLine in 2020. Atlanta Track Club and Atlanta BeltLine Partnership are expanding their collaboration next year to bring free weekly group run/walks to four different sections of the popular multi-use trail. Beginning January 2, 2020, Run. Walk. Go! Club group runs will rotate weekly between the Eastside , Westside, Southside and Northside Atlanta BeltLine trails. Runners and walkers will gather in the following locations:

​Gatherings begin at 6:30 p.m. with two to four mile runs/walks beginning at 6:45 p.m. The routes will be designed and guided by staff and volunteers from Atlanta Track Club and Atlanta BeltLine Partnership.

Following the run/walk, participants will enjoy food and beer specials as well as raffle prizes like free race entries, Atlanta Track Club apparel and Atlanta BeltLine merchandise.

​“The expansion and accessibility of the BeltLine is a big part of why Atlanta is Running City USA,” said Rich Kenah, Atlanta Track Club’s Executive Director. “We are excited to be able to facilitate these opportunities for runners and walkers to catch up with training partners, meet new friends and explore the various sections of the best rails-to-trails developments happening anywhere in the country.”

BeltLine Run Photo by John Becker

“We are excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our popular Run.Walk.Go! race series by expanding our run club program in partnership with Atlanta Track Club,” said Rob Brawner, Executive Director of the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership. “The Club is a valued health and fitness partner and we look forward to working with them in 2020 to provide even more opportunities for Atlanta’s running community to get out and active on the Atlanta BeltLine.”

With more than 30,000 members, Atlanta Track Club is the second largest running organization in the United States. In addition to the AJC Peachtree Road Race (peachtreeroadrace.org) – the largest 10K running event in the world, the Publix Atlanta Marathon, PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, Atlanta Track Club directs more than 30 events per year. Through the support of its members and volunteers, Atlanta Track Club also maintains a number of community initiatives including organizing and promoting the Kilometer Kids youth running program to metro Atlanta youth, honoring high school cross country and track and field athletes through Atlanta Track Club’s All-Metro Banquets and supporting the Grady Bicycle EMT program. For more information on Atlanta Track Club, visit atlantatrackclub.org.

​About Atlanta BeltLine Partnership

​The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership enables the Atlanta BeltLine project by raising funds from the private sector and philanthropic community, engages the public through programming and outreach and empowers residents of the 45 Atlanta BeltLine neighborhoods through targeted partnerships in the areas of health, housing and economic opportunity.For more information on the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, please visit beltline.org.

​According to WE tv, on December 15, the Braxton Family Values star and Scales wed at Windows on Washington surrounded by family and friends, including siblings Toni, Tamar, Traci, Towanda,Michael Jr., and mother Evelyn.

​Turkey’s Emrah Kotan leads the December showcase of Atlanta's first ever monthly cultural exchange event featuring Top International Artists based in Georgia, presented by Cultural Ambassador and America's Songbird of the South Myrna Clayton along with CedarTree Worldwide Productions.

​Mbodyment Underground Radio of X360 FM presents The Indie Artist Xposed ATL '2020 CELEBRATION' for the Artists, Bands & Spoken Word of ALL genres. Bring Your Merchandise & Business Cards.C﻿ome out and enioy good music, good vibes, good food and networking!

​A﻿NNOUNCEMENT: Overflow parking is available at Wender's Pharmacy, Roswell Presbyterian Church, Sherwin Williams, and Green Basement Remodeling. Parking at CVS will be at risk of being towed/ticketed.

Maureen Guest (X360FM) and Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV)

​Holidays around the worldDecember 26, 2019 - Jan. 12, 2020Winter Wonderland celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, and other holidays with twinkling lights and trees hung with ornaments and cultural objects at Fernbank Museum of Natural History.Closed on Christmas.

New Year’s weekend comedyDecember 27 - 28, 2019Spend the last weekend of the year laughing with headliner Mia Jackson plus comics Keno Trice, Blaire Erskine, and host Katie Causey at New Year’s Eve at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.Discount tickets

Football: Peach BowlDecember 28, 2019Watch an exciting college football playoff at this year’s Peach Bowl in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

New Year’s Eve - WestinDecember 31, 2019 (8:30 p.m.)Atlanta NYElectric has four DJs playing house & top 40 hits, plus an open bar at the Westin Peachtree Plaza for age 21+.

New Year’s Eve - downtownDecember 31, 2019 (8 p.m.)Dress up to enjoy an open bar, an early-evening mini buffet, DJ music, and a midnight champagne toast at Downtown Countdown at Southern Exchange Ballrooms for age 21+.

New Year’s Eve at the aquariumDecember 31, 2019 (8:30 p.m., VIP 7:30)Celebrate among sharks, sea otters, and penguins at the New Year’s Celebration: Splashing ‘20s, with live music in the ballroom, a DJ in the main aquarium, a dinner buffet, late-night snacks, and a champagne toast at midnight in the Georgia Aquarium for age 21+.

​New Year’s Eve - beer bashDecember 31, 2019 (8:30 p.m.)A ticket to Brew Year’s Eve includes an open beer bar at Georgia Freight Depot, with DJ music and a midnight toast for age 21+.Discount tickets

​New Year’s Eve - improvDecember 31, 2019 (7 & 10 p.m.)Celebrate the new year with “a cavalcade of the best sketches, songs, and improv teams” and a complimentary glass of champagne during New Year’s Eve Shizzazzle at Dad’s Garage.

New Year’s Eve - beer bashDecember 31, 2019 (7 p.m.)A ticket to New Year’s Eve at New Realm includes live music in the taproom, a DJ in the heated dance party tent, rooftop views of fireworks, a food buffet, and an open beer bar until midnight at New Realm Brewing.

New Year’s Eve - beer bashDecember 31, 2019 (9 p.m.)Your ticket to New Beer’s Eve includes an appetizer buffet, beer, wine, and live music at Front Page News (and Tijuana Garage next door) on Moreland Avenue.

New Year’s Eve - BuckheadDecember 31, 2019 (8:30 p.m.)New Year’s Eve includes an early buffet, open bar, and champagne toast at Buckhead Saloon for age 21+.

New Year’s Eve - MeridienDecember 31, 2019 (6 p.m.)New Year's Eve Soiree promises a sophisticated evening with dinner and jazz until 10 p.m., then DJ music and dancing until 2 a.m. The dinner is optional.

Holy New Year’s EveDecember 31, 2019 (8 p.m.)Christian New Year’s Eve Gala is a formal event with “Christian fellowship, dinner, music, and worship to honor our Lord as we enter into 2020” at First Baptist Church in Tucker for age 30+. Buy tickets online.

New Year’s Eve - comedyDecember 31, 2019 (7:30 p.m.)Laugh your way into the new year at the New Year’s Eve show at Atlanta Comedy Theater in Norcross. Dinner is optional.

New Year’s Eve with knightsDecember 31, 2019Ring in the New Year with the lords and ladies of Medieval Times. Ticket includes admission to the Museum of Torture, a two-hour live tournament, a four-course meal, party favors, DJ dancing, and champagne at midnight (or kids’ beverage) in Lawrenceville.​Discount tickets

I'm on the phone talking to my sister on the phone and she mentions that she signed up for Kandi's text message.........well, the next morning I woke up and looked on Instagram and saw this notification.

I was so super surprised then I saw that it was my sister who sent out a text to Kandi and she actually posted it to her Instagram story!!!! In addition, my sister forwarded me a voice message from Kandi, clarifying that it was indeed her!

That totally caught me off guard but thanks Kandi for sharing.....We still haven't had the opportunity to interview Kandi but we are hopeful!

​Dustin Lynch was on hand to present Ebach with his award for Songwriter of the Year, and Song of the Year and Publisher of the Year awards were presented by SESAC executives Shannan Hatch and Sam Kling. Eric Church surprised his co-writer, Ray Wylie Hubbard, as he presented him with the award for his song “Desperate Man.”The awards ceremony kicked off with a lot of energy as Blanco Brown performed his debut smash “The Git Up.” Jimmie Allen provided a moving rendition of his record-breaking debut single “Best Shot” on piano, alongside co-writer and fellow award winner Josh London. Ray Wylie Hubbard took the stage last to perform Eric Church’s “Desperate Man,” which he co-wrote with Church.The festive event, hosted by Shannan Hatch, SESAC’s Vice President of Creative Services, honored top songwriters and publishers behind the year’s biggest hits in the genres of country and Americana. More than 500 songwriters, publishers, and industry professionals attended the awards celebration, sponsored in part by Sound Royalties, SunTrust, Sweetwater, Bose and Jostens.

Jimmie Allen performs onstage during the 2019 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for SESAC)

Eric Church speaks onstage during the 2019 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ed Rode/Getty Images for SESAC)

Jermaine Sain takes a selfie at SESAC Atlanta.

​About SESAC PRO:SESAC Performing Rights Organization is the second oldest PRO in the U.S. It drives efficiency in licensing for music users and enhances value for its affiliated writers, publishers and composers by providing timely, efficient royalty collection and distribution. SESAC represents over 30,000 songwriters and film composers from a broad range of genres including artists such as Adele, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, David Crosby, Rosanne Cash, Mariah Carey, Kesha, Lalah Hathaway, Christophe Beck, Gabriel Mann and many more. SESAC is a leader and innovator in music licensing that administers public performance, mechanical, and other rights through SESAC PRO and its affiliates including The Harry Fox Agency, Rumblefish, and Mint Digital Services. SESAC Holdings has offices in New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, London and Munich.